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England vs Pakistan, Edgbaston Test: Player battles

The third and final Test between England and Pakistan will begin on September 9 at Edgbaston.

9 Sep 2026 9:30 am
Aryna Sabalenka reaches sixth US Open semi-final: Key stats

Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the 2026 US Open semi-final after beating Linda Noskova.

9 Sep 2026 1:49 am
Ricky Ponting highlights ODI's future amid T20 rise

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has predicted that ODIs could become less prominent in the years to come.

8 Sep 2026 10:49 pm
Tilak Varma records third successive 50-plus score: Stats

East Zone dominated the proceedings against South Zone on Day 3 of the 2026 Duleep Trophy final in Chennai.

8 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
What Babar Azam said on mid-series shake-up in Pakistan cricket

Pakistan cricket's recent controversy over the mid-series sacking of seven players and two coaches has taken a new turn.

8 Sep 2026 9:49 pm
Joe Root welcomes Kevin Pietersen's England mentor role

England's Test captain Joe Root has welcomed the appointment of former cricketer Kevin Pietersen as a specialist mentor for the white-ball teams.

8 Sep 2026 9:07 pm
Pakistan's Gull Feroza penalized for showing dissent at umpire's decision: Details here

Pakistan's Gull Feroza has been fined 10% of her match fee for violating the International Cricket Council (ICC) Code of Conduct.

8 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
Star Sports Network, FanCode acquire rights for India-Japan T20I: Details here

Star Sports Network has acquired exclusive television rights for the upcoming T20I match between India and Japan.

8 Sep 2026 6:23 pm
England vs Pakistan, 3rd Test: Preview and stats

Amid the off-field controversies, Pakistan will take on hosts England in the third and final Test at Birmingham's Edgbaston, starting September 9.

8 Sep 2026 6:03 pm
India vs Afghanistan T20Is: Will Washington Sundar play?

All-rounder Washington Sundar has reportedly been declared fit and available for India's upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, reported India Today.

8 Sep 2026 5:29 pm
Deepti Sharma rises to sixth spot in ICC WT20I Bowling Rankings

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has made a significant jump in the latest ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings.

8 Sep 2026 4:52 pm
Team India players at a crossroads in their careers

A grueling season with a packed international calendar awaits the Indian men's cricket team.

8 Sep 2026 4:21 pm
3 batters who can become India's next Virat Kohli

Indian cricket is blessed with a wealth of batting talent, both young and experienced.

8 Sep 2026 3:08 pm
This prodigy can become India's next batting sensation

As the cricketing world looks to the future, a new generation of players is emerging.

8 Sep 2026 2:36 pm
How MS Dhoni became Team India's captain

Every year, September brings back the memories of a young wicketkeeper from Ranchi leading Team India for the first time.

8 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Devdutt Padikkal shines in Duleep Trophy final after Test exploits

Devdutt Padikkal, the Karnataka-born cricketer, has continued his stellar form in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2026 final.

8 Sep 2026 2:20 pm
Afghanistan to host Bangladesh, Zimbabwe in UAE: Details here

Afghanistan are gearing up for a busy home season, hosting Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in October and November.

8 Sep 2026 1:25 pm
Nahid Rana unlikely to get BBL NOC from BCB: Report

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources have indicated that the pace bowler Nahid Rana is unlikely to get a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL), as per Cricbuzz.

8 Sep 2026 1:21 pm
Women's Asia Cup: Pakistan's Nashra Sandhu scripts records with six-fer

In a remarkable display of bowling prowess, Pakistan's left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu has etched her name in the record books.

8 Sep 2026 12:59 pm
Padikkal opens up on Test comeback, batting at No. 3

Devdutt Padikkal, the Indian cricketer who made a successful Test comeback against Sri Lanka, has opened up about his experience.

8 Sep 2026 12:40 pm
Mehidy Hasan Miraz set to make his CPL debut: Details

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is set to make his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) debut after being signed by the Guyana Amazon Warriors.

8 Sep 2026 12:15 pm
Alexander Zverev reaches his 5th quarter-final at US Open: Details

German tennis ace Alexander Zverev has stormed into the quarter-finals of the US Open 2026.

8 Sep 2026 11:38 am
US Open: Elena Rybakina crushes Naomi Osaka, reaches quarter-finals

Elena Rybakina, the second seed in the tournament, has advanced to the quarter-finals of the US Open after a stunning victory over former champion Naomi Osaka.

8 Sep 2026 11:00 am
US Open: Coco Gauff beats Iva Jovic, advance to quarters

Coco Gauff, the American tennis star, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open 2026.

8 Sep 2026 10:22 am
Contracted SA players to miss remainder of County Championship: Details

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has called back its centrally-contracted players for the start of their summer season.

8 Sep 2026 9:51 am
Shubman Gill vs Hardik Pandya: Ashish Nehra reveals captaincy difference

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra has compared the captaincy styles of Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya.

8 Sep 2026 9:40 am
Will Kohli, Rohit struggle in NZ ODIs? Santner opines

Mitchell Santner, New Zealand captain, has expressed his desire to see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma struggle on the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

8 Sep 2026 9:34 am
Mark Chapman opts for NZ casual contract ahead of BBL

Mark Chapman has opted for a casual contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) for the 2026-27 season. The move will allow him to participate in the 2026-27 Big Bash League (BBL).

8 Sep 2026 9:16 am
Zheng Qinwen reaches 2026 US Open quarter-final: Key stats

Zheng Qinwen pulled off a stunning upset at the 2026 US Open, defeating eighth seed Iga Swiatek in straight sets.

8 Sep 2026 2:30 am
Japan announce squad for historic T20I against India: Details here

Japan have announced their squad for the historic one-off T20I against India, scheduled in Sano on September 22.

7 Sep 2026 9:27 pm
Ishan Kishan credits leadership after scoring Duleep Trophy double-ton

Indian batter Ishan Kishan has credited his captaincy experience for his improved batting skills.

7 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Presenting double-centurions in Duleep Trophy final

Indian batter Ishan Kishan shattered records with his double-century in the 2026 Duleep Trophy final in Chennai.

7 Sep 2026 8:43 pm
A look at Pakistan's Test record at Edgbaston

Amid the off-field controversies, Pakistan will take on hosts England in the third and final Test at Birmingham's Edgbaston, starting September 9.

7 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Who will telecast India's historic T20I vs Japan?

India will play a one-off T20I against Japan on September 22.

7 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
A look at England's Test record at Edgbaston

Amid the off-field controversies, Pakistan will take on hosts England in the third and final Test at Birmingham's Edgbaston, starting September 9.

7 Sep 2026 6:47 pm
Duleep Trophy 2026: Tripurana Vijay takes four-fer

East Zone racked up a mammoth 708 (163 overs) against South Zone in the 2026 Duleep Trophy final at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

7 Sep 2026 6:19 pm
Gerald Coetzee returns to South Africa's squad for Australia ODIs: Details here

Gerald Coetzee has been named in the 16-member squad for South Africa's upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

7 Sep 2026 5:45 pm
England appoint Kevin Pietersen as white-ball mentor

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has been appointed as the specialist mentor for the country's white-ball teams. The move comes ahead of the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup.

7 Sep 2026 4:46 pm
Match-fixing reports rock Pakistan cricket again: Details here

The shadow of match-fixing has once again loomed over the Pakistan cricket team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the ongoing Test series against England.

7 Sep 2026 4:35 pm
Pakistan Super League 2027 can be moved to January: Here's why

The 2027 Pakistan Super League (PSL) could be moved to January, according to a Cricinfo report.

7 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
Pakistan's Fatima Sana penalized for Shafali Verma send-off gesture: Details

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was fined 10% of her match fee and handed a demerit point for violating the ICC Code of Conduct during a Women's Asia Cup match against India in Dubai.

7 Sep 2026 4:20 pm
Here's how Harry Brook has fared at Edgbaston in Tests

Star middle-order batter Harry Brook will be looking to make a statement in the upcoming third and final Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, starting September 9.

7 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
Carlos Alcaraz reaches 15th Grand Slam quarter-final: Key stats

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the 2026 US Open quarter-final after beating 20th seed Tommy Paul.

7 Sep 2026 4:10 pm
De Villiers slams Pakistan for lack of 'fight' vs England

Former South African cricket captain AB de Villiers has slammed the Pakistan national team for their lackluster performance in the ongoing Test series against England.

7 Sep 2026 3:53 pm
Dissecting Ishan Kishan's golden run across formats in 2026

Ishan Kishan scripted a ton of milestones with a stunning double-century in the Duleep Trophy 2026 final.

7 Sep 2026 3:32 pm
Ishan Kishan hammers stunning double-hundred in Duleep Trophy final: Stats

Ishan Kishan, the captain of East Zone, hammered a stunning double-hundred on Day 2 of the 2026 Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

7 Sep 2026 1:40 pm
Trophy drama loading? Naqvi to attend Women's Asia Cup final

The final of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 could see another potential trophy controversy involving Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president.

7 Sep 2026 1:15 pm
3 Indian players who can torment Afghanistan in T20I series

Team India is gearing up for a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, starting on September 13.

7 Sep 2026 12:49 pm
US Open: Shelton beats Tsitsipas, sets up Alcaraz showdown

Ben Shelton, the eighth seed at the US Open, has stormed into the quarter-finals after a convincing straight-sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas.

7 Sep 2026 12:32 pm
Duleep Trophy final: Kumar Kushagra hammers his sixth FC hundred

Jharkhand's Kumar Kushagra struck a fine hundred for East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2026-27 final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

7 Sep 2026 12:02 pm